The very busy little town of Bathurst lies on Baie Nepsiguit, a cove at the south of Baie des Chaleurs, into which the Nepsiguit River flows.
The town was founded in the 17th C by French-speaking Acadians led by Governor Nicholas Denys.
Importance
Today Bathurst is an important industrial town and business center for an extensive area. One of the world's largest zinc mines is worked near here. In the town center will be found shops and service industries, boutiques, etc. in the modern Center Chaleur.
Bathurst has a year round Saturday morning Farmer's Market and a lovely waterfront promenade with shops and restaurants.
In the market visitors can find meats, fresh local produce, crafts, and more, although most tourists go to experience the market itself and the mix of cultures.
The market is open year round on Saturday mornings.
The Royal Canadian Legion War Museum in Bathurst displays military artifacts, such as weapons, medals, badges, pictures, and uniforms from the World War I, World War II, and the Korean war.
The well-tended Youghall Beach Park extends along the north side of Bathurst harbor bay. There are some fine spots for bathing and a marina. Not far away is an interesting bird-sanctuary.
To the north of Bathurst, near Petit-Rocher the New Brunswick Mining & Mineral Interpretation Center is open to visitors. A mining shaft gives an idea of what working underground is like. Visitors can look into caverns and see how an actual subterranean road network is laid out to enable the valuable minerals to be extracted.
Address: New Brunswick Mining and Mineral Interpretation Center, 397, rue Principale , Petit-Rocher, NB E8J1L9, Canada
Phone: 1 (506) 542-2672, Fax: 1 (506) 542-2708
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